Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
-
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Upland
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Daphne plant
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Water Celery
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Wasser Sellerie
In French
plante Daphne
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
El apio agua
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Aipo água
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Seler Woda
In Latin
Daphne plant
Aqua Apium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Daphne and Water Celery
Season and care of Daphne and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Celery season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Water Celery Physical Information
Daphne and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Water Celery are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Daphne and Water Celery
Care of Daphne and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.